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Jasper Davidoff
Reporter who researched and narrated the episode's history of moving walkways, sharing on-the-ground reporting and archival context about airports and transit.
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Nov 18, 2025
• 40min
The Moving Walkway Is Ending
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In this engaging discussion, reporter Jasper Davidoff explores the history of moving walkways, revealing their unexpected airport dominance, while architectural historian Lee Gray shares insights on their origins and failed city implementations. They delve into 19th-century transit ideas, the public's fascination at world's fairs, and the cultural impact of iconic installations like O'Hare's Tunnel of Light. The conversation also touches on the decline of walkways today and speculates on their potential revival in urban settings, blending efficiency with joy.
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